Serving Outside the Church Walls
Riviera UMC participates in many ministries as we seek to live out God's command to love others. We also believe that God especially calls us to love those in need: the poor, sick, imprisoned, and those who are alone. Below are some of the ministries that the people at Riviera participate in with a brief description and links to more information. Please contact the church office if you are interested in joining us and we will get you in contact with the leader of each of these missions.
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Family Promise
Riviera partners as a support congregation by raising donations, preparing meals, and volunteering at host churches. Through this ministry, we help homeless and low-income families work toward sustainable independence.
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Cuba Ministry
Riviera supports a church in Cuba by helping fund the salaries of a pastor and staff. We also pray for one another and send a team to visit and strengthen this partnership each year.
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Ronald McDonald House
A Riviera team prepares and serves a meal to families with children in the hospital on the first Wednesday of every other month (even-numbered months).
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Doug Brown Ministry
On the first Wednesday of every other month (odd-numbered months), a Riviera team prepares and serves a meal to individuals experiencing homelessness.
​Pack-a-Sack
This ministry provides weekend food for children who receive free school lunches and might otherwise go hungry. Riviera volunteers pack 30 grocery bags each week for students at Northshore Elementary.
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Wesley Food Pantry
Riviera hosts ongoing collections of canned goods and other nonperishable items for Wesley UMC’s food pantry. Several small groups also volunteer to assist with needs at the food bank and thrift store.
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Foster Family Ministry
Each Christmas season, Riviera collects gifts for foster children in Pinellas County. Foster care orientation events are also hosted at Riviera UMC.
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Al-Anon
Riviera hosts two weekly Al-Anon groups that provide support for those affected by a loved one’s addiction:
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Wednesdays at 7:30 PM: Women’s group
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Fridays at 8:00 PM: Mixed group
Serving the church
Worship Ministry
Share your talent with our worship ministry! Sing, play an instrument or help to run the production each week. We have volunteer teams that rotate throughout the month.
Kid's Ministry
Join us in sharing the love of God with our children each week. Opportunities to serve are during and after service on Sunday and helping with events throughout the year like Vacation Bible School, Dance, Music & more!
Youth Ministry
Meeting on Sunday nights in our Youth Room & Fellowship Hall, you can join in the fun of creating a fun and friendly space for our students in Middle & High School.
Prayer Team
Join our Prayer team and receive updates and requests from members of our church and community who are requesting prayers.
More information!
Is there a gift you have that you'd like to share with the church and help to serve our community and beyond? Did we miss an area where you'd like more information on how to get involved? Click below and send us a message!